Harvey, John, & Sons Ltd, Bristol branch

Sectors:

  • Beverage production Port, sherry & other alcoholic drinks production
  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Wine, spirit, beer, etc, distribution
  • Distribution - retailing Wine, spirit, beer, etc, retailing

Notes:

Traces origins to 1796 when established by William Perry to deal in sherry and port. Known as Urch Prichard & Harvey in 1840 and as John Harvey & Son in 1871. Had a Kidderminster branch, c1829-1967. 1880s launched Harveys Bristol Cream brand which was to underpin the business's future. Incorporated 1882 and converted to public company 1958 when rebuilt bottling and blending plant By then a major sherry and port distributor. 1966 acquired by Showerings which in 1968 was acquired by Allied Breweries Ltd

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